Nigeria’s Tinubu approves military pay rise as security challenges persist

The new package will increase the annual wage ​bill for the armed forces to 924 billion ​naira ($678.

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has approved pay rises of up to ​80% for members of the armed forces, the presidency said ​on Tuesday, in a move aimed at boosting troop welfare ⁠as the country battles insurgency, banditry and kidnappings.

Tinubu said his administration would continue ​to prioritise troop welfare and modernise the armed forces with the weapons and technology needed ​to tackle security threats.